378 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: Austin, Texas, June 23, 1932. The Council was called to order by the Mayor. Roll call showed the following members present: Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor MoFadden, Councilmen Mueller and Steck, 5; absent none. The Minutes of the last regular meeting were read and Councilman Alford moved the adoption of same as read.. Motion was seconded by Counoilman Gillis and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller and Steck, 5; nays, none. The Travis County Goodwill Committee appeared before the Council and asked for a donation of $100.00 for the purchase of a canner for use in the community kitchen which said organization is sponsoring for the relief of the unemployed and needy of the City, agreeing to supply the Oity with oanned goods equal in value to the amount of the loan. Mayor MoFadden moved that, in view of the proposal of the Travis County Goodw111 Committee, the sum of $100.00 be appropriated out of the Welfare Department funds and made payable to said Committee to aid in launching the project, and that free water and light be furnished their community kitchen, located at the northeast corner of Ninth and Lavaca Streets. Motion was seconded by Councilman Alford and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller and Steck, 5; nays, none. Edwin C. Kreisle, Architect, submitted a sketch of the fire station building to be erected on South Congress Avenue. Mayor MoFadden moved that the sketch as submitted by the Architect be approved and that he be directed to proceed with the plans and specifications and to call for bide on same. Motion was seconded by Councilman Gillis and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor MoFadden, Councilmen Mueller and Steck, 5; nays, none. The Mayor laid before the Council, for its third reading, the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED: "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE OPERATION AND USE OF AUTOMOBILES ENGAGED IN THE BUSINESS OF CARRYING PASSENGERS FOR HIRE WITHIN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, PROVIDING FOR THE LICENSING AND BONDING OF SAME, PRESORIBING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION HEREOF REPEALING OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY", PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND APPROVED MARCH 8, 1932, IN THE CERTAIN PARTIOULARS HEREINAFTER STATED. The above ordinance was read the third time and laid over. The application of Bradfield & Brush to construct a flagstone walk adjacent to their property at 3004-3006-3008 North Guadalupe Street, was read. The Mayor then laid before the Council the following resolution: WHEREAS, Bradfield & Brush, owners of property adjacent to 3004, 3006, and 3008 North Guadalupe Street, have applied to the City Council for permission to construct a flagstone walk adjacent to their property; and WHEREAS, the City Council has investigated and approved the construction of said flagstone walk; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT Bradfield & Brush are hereby granted the right to construct the flagstone walk in front of their property known as 3004, 3006 and 3008 North Guadalupe Street, said walk 379 to be constructed by a bonded sidewalk contractor in accordance with city specifications and under the supervision of the Engineering Department and according to lines and grades furnished by same. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor Mofadden, Councilmen Mueller and Steck, 5; nays, none. The application of Ben A. Laurie, for permit to construct a flagstone cross walk adjacent to his property at 513 East 382 Street, was read. The Mayor then laid before the Council the following report and resolution: Mr. Adam R. Johnson, City Manager, Austin, Texas. Dear Sir: "Austin, Texas, June 22, 1932. In reference to the application of Ben A. Laurie for a permit to construct a flagstone cross walk instead of a concrete walk adjacent to his premises at 513 East 382 Street, I have investigated his site and recommend that it will be for the best interest of all concerned to construct a concrete walk as required by City specifications. If granted the right to construct a flagstone cross walk by the Oity Council, I recommend same be done in accordance with the specifications set forth in the accompanying resolution. Respectfully submitted, (Sgd) Orin E. Metcalfe, City Engineer. 10 WHEREAS, Bon A. Laurie, owner of the property adjacent to 513 East 381 Street, has applied to the City Council for permission to construct a flagstone oross walk adjacent to his property; and WHEREAS, the City Council has investigated and approved the construction of said flagstone cross walk; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT Bon A. Laurie is hereby granted the right to construct a flagstone oross walk in front of his property known as 513 East 38+ Street, said walk to be constructed by a bonded sidewalk contractor in accordance with City specifications and under the supervision of the Engineering Department, and according to lines and grades furnished by same. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor MoFadden, Councilmen Mueller and Steck, 5; nays, none. Reports of H. R. F. Holland, Consulting Engineer, stating that Southwest Bitulithic Company has completed the flushooating on Tenth Street from the west line of Colorado Street to the east line of Lavaca Street, being Contract P-200-3, and on Guadalupe Street from the north line of Nineteenth Street to the north line of Twenty-fourth Street, being Contract No. P-200-11, and recommending the acceptance of same, were read and filed. The Mayor then laid before the Council the following resolutions: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DOUBLE FLUSHCOATING CONSTRUCTED BY SOUTHWEST BITULITHIO COM- PANY ON A PORTION OF TENTH STREET IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS. WHEREAS, on the 13th day of November, 1931, the City of Austin, Texas, entered into a contract with the Southwest Bitulithic Company whereby said Company agreed to construct double flushcoating upon portions of streets in the City of Austin, Texas, among which ! r 380 portions of streets was the following, to-wit: and TENTH STREET from the west line of Colorado Street to the east line of Lavaca Street; WHEREAS, said contractor has fully completed the street improvements upon said streets above described in accordance with its contract and the plans and specifications made a part thereof, and said improvements have been found satisfactory and approved by the Consulting Engineer of the City and have been found satisfactory and in accordance with: the contract by the City Council of said City; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: Ι. That the street improvements constructed by the Southwest Bitulithic Company upon said portion of Tenth Street hereinbefore described be and the same are hereby in all things approved and accepted by the City of Austin. II. That the cost of said improvements be paid to said contractor by the City of Austin. III. That this resolution take effect at once. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, G11118, Mayor NoFadden, Councilmen Mueller and Steck, 5; nays, none. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DOUBLE FLUSHCOATING CONSTRUCTED BY SOUTHWEST BITULITHIO COM- PANY ON A PORTION OF GUADALUPE STREET IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXΑΘ. WHEREAS, on the 1st day of December, 1931, the City of Austin, Texas, entered into a contract with the Southwest Bitulithic Company whereby said Company agreed to construct double flushcoating upon portions of streets in the City of Austin, Texas, among which portions of streets was the following, to-wit: GUADALUPE STREET from the north line of Nineteenth Street to the north line of Twenty-fourth Street; and WHEREAS, said contractor has fully completed the street improvements upon said streets above described in accordance with its contract and the plans and specifications made a part thereof, and said improvements have been found satisfactory and approved by the Consulting Engineer of the City, and have been found satisfactory and in accordance with the contract by the City Council of said city; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: I. That the street improvements constructed by the Southwest Bitulithic Company upon said portion of Guadalupe Street, hereinbefore described, be and the same are hereby in all things approved and accepted by the City of Austin. II. That the cost of said improvements be paid to said contractor by the City of Austin. i III. That this resolution take effect at once. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller and Steck, 5; nays, none. The Mayor laid before the Council the following: "Austin, Texas, June 22, 1932. 381 Mr. Adam R. Johnson, City Manager, Austin, Texas. Dear Sir: We have considered the application of Scobey Fireproof Warehouse Company for a permit to install a gasoline pump and underground storage tank at its building located at the southwest corner of the intersection of East Fourth Street with Trinity Street on premises described as Lot 7, Block 32 in the Original City of the City of Austin, said pump and storage tank to be used for the handling of gasoline for private use only, and we e find that the following conditions exist: That Lot 7, Block 32 is located within the "C" Commercial Use District , as set forth on the Zoning map of the City of Austin. We recommend that said permit be granted for private use only, subject to the following conditions: (1) That all equipment shall be placed not closer than 10 fest to any street or alley line. (2) That all equipment shall be of the type and installation as required by the Filling Station ordinance.. (8gd) G. S. Moore, Building Inspector. Orin E. Metcalfe, City Engineer. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: 11 THAT the City Council of the Oity of Austin hereby approves the installation of a gasoline pump and underground storage tank for private use only on property located at the southwest corner of the intersection of East Fourth Street and Trinity Street, such property being described as Lot 7, Block 32 of the Original City of the City of Austin, and hereby authorizes Scobey Fireproof Warehouse Company to have such installation made, which installation shall be made in accordance with the provisions set forth in the Gasoline Filling Station Ordinance of the City of Austin; and no gasoline shall be sold at this location or from the pump and tank installed upon this property, and is further subject to all of the provisions and the attached recommendations, and the Building Inspector is hereby authorized to issue the proper permit for the operation of this gasoline pump and tank after full compliance with all of the provisions of this resolution, and said permission shall be held to be granted and accepted subject to all necessary, reasonable and proper, present and future regulations and ordinances of the City of Austin, Texas, in the enforcement of proper police, traffic and fire regulations; and the right of revocation is retained if, after hearing, it is found by the City Council that Soobey Fireproof Warehouse Company has failed and refused and will continue to fail and refuse to perform any such conditions, regulations and ordinances. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller and Steck, 5; nays, none. A petition signed by the adjacent property owners, asking for a reclassification in the zoning of the property fronting south on Fortieth Street between Avenue "B" and the alley immediately east of Guadalupe Street, was read. The Mayor then laid before the Council the following resolution: WHEREAS, the owners of at least 50 per cent of the property lying within 200 feet of Lots Nos. 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 of Block 8, and Lote Nos. 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 and 21 of Block 7, of Hyde Park No. 2 Subdivision, Outlot 81, Division "D" of the City of 382 Austin, said property being located on the north side of 40th Street, fronting south, between Avenue "B" and the alley immediately east of Guadalupe Street, have petitioned the City Council to amend the Zoning Ordinance so as to change the USE and HEIGHT AND AREA designation of such lots hereinabove described from "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT to "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT and from FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT to SECOND HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; and WHEREAS, under the terms of the Zoning Ordinance, such matters must be referred to the Board of Adjustment for its consideration and action and that a public hearing be held, at which opportunity shall be given the public to offer any objections to said amendment; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT said matters be referred to the Board of Adjustment for its consideration and report to the City Council, and that a public hearing be held thereon at the City Hall at 11:00 A. M. on Thursday, July 14, 1932, and that notice of such hearing be completed by publication as required by the terms of said Zoning Ordinance.. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller and Steck, 5; nays, none. filed: The following communication from the Library Building Committee was read and ordered Hon. Mayor and City Council, Oity of Austin. Gentlemen: "Austin, Texas, June 17, 1932. The protest of Donnelly & White Company regarding plumbing material that you referred to the Library Committee has received our attention. We herewith return original protest for your files. Our Committee met Thursday, June 16, 1932, at Mr. Kuchne's (Architect) office. We had both the Donnelly & White representative and Mr. Martin, the Contractor, before our Committee for a hearing. After going into the matter fully, the committee passed the following resolution: *In as much as Mr. John L. Martin, the successful bidder, is an Austin contractor and dealer, it is the sense of this committee that we have no jurisdiction in determining from whom the contractor shall buy uy his plumbing fixtures, so long as they comply with detail list in original specifications. Respectfully submitted, Library Building Committee, (Sgd) H. H. Luedecke, Chairman. " The Mayor laid before the Council the following ordinanos: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AN ORDINANCE EN- TITLED "AN ORDINANCE CREATING AND ESTAB- LISHING FIRE ZONES IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY", BY CHANGING BLOCK 48 OF THE ORIGINAL CITY OF AUSTIN FROM FIRE ZONE NUMBER TWO (2) ΤΟ FIRE ZONE NUMBER FOUR (4). The above ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Mueller moved a suspension of the rule and the placing of the ordinance on its second reading. Motion was seconded by Councilman Alford and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller and Steck, 5; nays, none. The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Mueller moved a further suspension of the rule and the placing of the ordinance on its third reading. Motion was second- ed by Councilman Gillis and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller and Steck, 5; nays, none. 383 The foregoing ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Mueller moved that same be finally passed. Motion was seconded by Councilman Gillis and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller and Steck, 5; nays, none. The following communication from the Austin Street Railway Company was read: "Austin, Texas, June 16,1932. Adam R. Johnson, City Manager, Austin, Texas. Dear Mr. Johnson: In order to avoid one transfer on the Oil Mill Line, we would accordingly request that the bus route covering the cast section of the Oity be as follows: Starting at the intersection of Congress Avenue and 6th Street, run north on Congress Avenue to 7th Street; East on 7th Street to Medina Street; South on Medina Street to 6th Street; East on Sixth Sen Street to Chicon Street; North on Chicon Street to Tillotson Street; East on Tillotson Street to Lincoln Street; South on Lincoln Street to 11th Street; West on 11th Street to Chicon Street; South on Chicon Street to 6th Street; West on 6th Street to Medina Street; North on Medina Street to 7th Street; West on 7th Street to Brazos Street; South on Brazos Street to 6th Street; West on 6th Street to Congress Avenue. As this would eliminate one transfer, we conclude it would be very much more acceptable to the passengers than to turn the bus at Waller or Medina Street, and would save an extra transfer for all passengers other than those westbound at Congress Avenue. Yours truly, (gd) J. F. Springfield Manager. 4 Mayor MoFadden moved that the bus route of the Austin Street Railway Company above outlined be approved. Motion was seconded by Councilman Alford and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor Moradden, Councilmen Mueller and Steck, 5; nays, none. The Mayor laid before the Council the following resolution: WHEREAS, Texas Public Service Company has presented to the City Council tentative maps or plans showing the proposed construction of its gas mains in the streets in the City of Austin hereafter named, and said maps or plans have been considered by the City Council; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT Texas Public Service Company be and the same is hereby permitted to lay and construct its gas mains in and upon the following streets: 1. A gas main in EAST AVENUE from East Eleventh Street to East Twelfth Street, the centerline of which gas main shall be 92 feet west of and parallel to the centerline of said East Avenue. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 22 feet. 384 2. A gas main in EAST ELEVENTH STREET from Sabine Street to East Avenue, the centerline of which gas main shall be 22 feet north of and parallel to the centerline of said East Eleventh Street. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2½ feet. The Texas Public Service Company is hereby put upon notice that the City of Austin does not guarantee that the space assigned above is clear from other underground utilities, but is based upon the best records we have at hand, and that the minimum depth stated does not have any reference to the fact that greater depths may be required at special points. When the Texas Public Service Company requires definite information upon the ground as to elevations or working points from which to base the location of their assignments they shall apply to the City Engineering Department not less than three (3) days before such information is required. The Texas Public Service Company is further put upon notice that they will be required to bear the expense of repairs or replacement of any underground utility damaged during the construction of lines named in this resolution. AND THAT wherever pavement is out in the vicinity of a fire plug, water must be used at intervals during the course of backfilling of the ditches. THAT the work and laying of said gas mains, including the excavation in the streets and the restoration and maintenance of said streets after said mains have been laid, shall be under the supervision and direction of the City Manager, and under all the pertinent terms and conditions of the certain franchise granted to said company by the City of Austin. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, G11118, Mayor MoFadden, Councilmen Mueller and Steck, 5; nays, none. Councilman Mueller moved that the Council recess unti1 4:00 P. M. Motion was seconded by Councilman Alford and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor MoFadden, Councilmen Mueller and Steck, 5; naye, none. The Council then recessed. AW.M F Approv Approved: Mayor. AFTERNOON SESSION: June 23, 1932. The Council was called to order by the Mayor. Roll call showed the following members present: Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor MoFadden, Councilmen Mueller and Steck, 5; absent, none. The Mayor laid before the Council , for its third reading, the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE TO DEFINE THE TERM 'JITNEY', TO LICENSE AND REGULATE THE OPERATION OF JITNEYS ON THE STREETS AND PUBLIC PLACES OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLA- TION THEREOF", IN THE CERTAIN PARTICULARS HEREINAFTER STATED. The above ordinance was read the third time and Mayor McFadden moved that same be finally passed. Motion was seconded by Councilman Mueller and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilman Alford, Mayor MoFadden, Councilmen Mueller and Steck, 4; nays, Councilman Gillis, 1. The Mayor laid before the Council the following ordinance: 10 384 2. A gas main in EAST ELEVENTH STREET from Sabine Street to East Avenue, the centerline of which gas main shall be 22 feet north of and parallel to the centerline of said East Eleventh Street. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2½ feet. The Texas Public Service Company is hereby put upon notice that the City of Austin does not guarantee that the space assigned above is clear from other underground utilities, but is based upon the best records we have at hand, and that the minimum depth stated does not have any reference to the fact that greater depths may be required at special points. When the Texas Public Service Company requires definite information upon the ground as to elevations or working points from which to base the location of their assignments they shall apply to the City Engineering Department not less than three (3) days before such information is required. The Texas Public Service Company is further put upon notice that they will be required to bear the expense of repairs or replacement of any underground utility damaged during the construction of lines named in this resolution. AND THAT wherever pavement is out in the vicinity of a fire plug, water must be used at intervals during the course of backfilling of the ditches. THAT the work and laying of said gas mains, including the excavation in the streets and the restoration and maintenance of said streets after said mains have been laid, shall be under the supervision and direction of the City Manager, and under all the pertinent terms and conditions of the certain franchise granted to said company by the City of Austin. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, G11118, Mayor MoFadden, Councilmen Mueller and Steck, 5; nays, none. Councilman Mueller moved that the Council recess unti1 4:00 P. M. Motion was seconded by Councilman Alford and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor MoFadden, Councilmen Mueller and Steck, 5; naye, none. The Council then recessed. AW.M F Approv Approved: Mayor. AFTERNOON SESSION: June 23, 1932. The Council was called to order by the Mayor. Roll call showed the following members present: Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor MoFadden, Councilmen Mueller and Steck, 5; absent, none. The Mayor laid before the Council , for its third reading, the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE TO DEFINE THE TERM 'JITNEY', TO LICENSE AND REGULATE THE OPERATION OF JITNEYS ON THE STREETS AND PUBLIC PLACES OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLA- TION THEREOF", IN THE CERTAIN PARTICULARS HEREINAFTER STATED. The above ordinance was read the third time and Mayor McFadden moved that same be finally passed. Motion was seconded by Councilman Mueller and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilman Alford, Mayor MoFadden, Councilmen Mueller and Steck, 4; nays, Councilman Gillis, 1. The Mayor laid before the Council the following ordinance: 10 | 385 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3 OF THE ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE DEFINING WHOLESALE PEDDLER, RELATING TO AND PROVIDING FOR THE LICENSING AND REGULATION OF WHOLESALE PEDDLERS, PROVIDING A PENALTY, AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH", IN THE PARTICULARS STATED. The above ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Mueller moved a suspension of the rule and the placing of the ordinance on its second reading. Motion was seconded by Councilman Gillis and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gil118, Mayor MoFadden, Councilmen Mueller and Steck, 5; nays, none. The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Mueller moved a further suspension of the rule and the placing of the ordinance on its third reading. Motion was seconded by Councilman Gillis and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor MoFadden, Councilmen Mueller and Steck, 5; nays, none. The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Mueller moved that same be finally passed. Motion was seconded by Councilman Gillis and same prevailed by the following vote; Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller and Steck, 5; nays, none. Mayor MoFadden moved that the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE OPERATION AND USE OF AUTOMOBILES ENGAGED IN THE BUSINESS OF CARRYING PASSENGERS FOR HIRE WITHIN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, PRO- VIDING FOR THE LICENSING AND BONDING OF SAME, PRESORIBING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION HEREOF, REPEALING OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY", PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND APPROVED MARCH 8, 1932, IN THE CERTAIN PARTICULARS HEREINAFTER STATED, which passed its third reading at the morning session, be finally passed. Motion was seconded by Councilman Steok and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilman Alford, Mayor MoFadden, Councilmen Mueller and Steck, 4; naye, Councilman Gillis, 1. No further business coming before the Council, Councilman Alford moved to recess, subject to call of the Mayor. Motion was seconded by Councilman Steck and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor Mofadden, Councilmen Mueller and Steck, 5; nays, none. The Council then rесеввед. 21- Approved de Mayor.